Here's what DC area leaders say about Biden leaving 2024 presidential race

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 04: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on new Administration efforts to cancel student debt and support borrowers at the White House on October 04, 2023 in Washington, DC. In addition to announcing a plan for an to give $9 billion in student debt relief Biden urged the House to quickly elect a new Speaker after McCarthy was removed from his position. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)